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Regulations for Foreign Students Staying in Taiwan for Employment

Steps and New Regulations for Staying in Taiwan

📌 Steps for Staying in Taiwan

  1. After graduation, apply for a job-seeking resident certificate from the National Immigration Agency (valid for 1 year, renewable once; employment is not allowed during this period).
  2. Once hired, graduates submit the evaluation form and relevant documents to the employer.
  3. The employer applies for a work permit from the Ministry of Labor.
  4. The Ministry of Labor reviews and issues the permit within 7 days of receiving the application.
  5. With the work permit, apply to the National Immigration Agency to convert your visa to a work-based resident certificate, which allows legal employment in Taiwan.

🆕 New Policies for Staying in Taiwan (2024 Update)

  1. Quota restrictions for staying in Taiwan have been lifted. As long as your points under the scoring system reach 70 points, you can legally work in Taiwan.
  2. The hospitality industry is now allowed to hire international students with an associate degree or higher.
  3. Students with more than one year of internship experience in Taiwan during their studies receive an extra 10 points.
  4. Students who received government scholarships or ranked in the top 30% academically can receive an additional 20 points.
  5. Social worker positions are now recognized as "specialized or technical work."
  6. New categories for financial and tax services include: securities, futures professionals, and financial institutions.
  7. New roles in the manufacturing industry include: scheduling and supervision.
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